Japan Relaxes Overtime Rules Under Workaholic Takaichi: 'Unacceptable Shift' The Japanese labor market is facing a perfect storm, with a deepening shortage of skilled workers and an aging population increasingly skeptical of long working hours.
In response to these challenges, the government has relaxed its rules on overtime, giving businesses more flexibility to dictate their own schedules.
Critics argue that this move will only exacerbate Japan's notorious "karoshi" culture, where overwork leads to death.